Kyrstin Lake

1. Introduction Sexual minorities (individuals with some degree of same-sex sexual attraction or behavior) are often faced with external and internal pressures to adhere to heterosexual norms. Such pressures have been linked to a variety of adverse mental health outcomes, including increased stress (Meyer 2003), anxiety, and depression (Escher et al. 2019; Shilo et al. 2016), as well as relationship difficulties including a decrease in perceived social support (Ryan et al. 2009).